How companies are accidentally training future leaders to stay quiet

Organizations that encourage employees to ask the questions AI can’t answer will thrive, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO.

By Becky Cantieri • July 30, 2026

Why manager training may be the key to AI integration

Without effective managers, companies may have a hard time seeing the gains that they expect from AI investments.

By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2026

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Lack of manager support may be a critical development gap

Less than a third of the 1,000 professionals surveyed by the American Management Association said their managers were “highly effective.”

By Kathryn Moody • July 21, 2026

How L&D and workforce readiness are connected

SHRM said “skills strategists” tend to align L&D to business priorities and create learning experiences that are relevant and accessible.

By Caroline Colvin • July 21, 2026

The human capabilities separating AI leaders from AI followers

What does effective, measurable human-AI collaboration really look like?

July 20, 2026

AI may conceal growing ‘learning debt’ for fast-changing roles

Close to 3 in 10 workers surveyed by TalentLMS said they’ve delivered work they couldn’t fully explain if asked how they did it.

By Laurel Kalser • July 16, 2026

Which company offers interns $8,600 per week?

Competition for talent continues to heat up as companies face a skills mismatch driven by AI adoption.

By Ginger Christ • July 14, 2026

Latest workforce development funds target specific industries — like nuclear energy and AI

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Department of Labor separately announced grants and funding designed to target critical occupations.

By Lara Ewen • July 14, 2026

Which skills will matter the most in the next five years?

Recruiters reported “notable shortages” in skills related to AI capabilities, grit, emotional intelligence and managing workers, according to GMAC.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2026

Leaders say studying abroad improved their skills

The vast majority of respondents in a survey said that their international education strengthened their strategic thinking skills and positively affected their careers.

By Lara Ewen • July 7, 2026

AI, humanity and HR’s ‘extinction’ threat: 10 stories from SHRM26

Inside the halls of Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center, speakers painted a dire picture for the industry.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2026

Interested in job training? This DOL official wants you to give him a call.

Federal funding could help employers prepare for disruption in the labor market, but the money is often difficult to access, Assistant Labor Secretary Henry Mack told SHRM26 attendees.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2026

Should AI use be tracked in performance reviews?

Looking at AI use alone “doesn’t encourage the right behaviors,” one expert told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • June 30, 2026

Onboarding begins even before a candidate’s first interview, one HR pro says

Lindsay Gainor, a vice president of HR at ServiceMaster Brands, shares onboarding tips to help ensure new hires stay past the one-year mark. 

By Ginger Christ • June 23, 2026

SHRM’s Alex Alonso believes human skills have a place in the future of work

The SHRM26 annual conference gave HR professionals a wealth of AI advice, including insight on what roles humans play going forward.

By Caroline Colvin • June 23, 2026

The hidden cost of bigger buying committees: How L&D can keep personalization on track

As learning decisions become more complex, personalization is often the first thing lost.

June 22, 2026

6 strategies to ward off skill decay

“Speed-to-skill” has become increasingly key in a market where skills become obsolete far faster than before, a TalentLMS report said.

By Kathryn Moody • June 16, 2026

Meta earmarks $115M for workforce academy to support data center construction

The program will provide free skilled-trades training, industry credentials and guaranteed jobs as the company expands its artificial intelligence infrastructure footprint.

By Keith Loria • June 12, 2026

Are L&D leaders stepping away from strategy discussions?

Employees tend to rely more on manager feedback than on traditional development frameworks when it comes to improving their skills, RedThread Research said.

By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2026

Digital credentials may be valuable, but they’re not being used, research shows

“If digital credentials are going to be adopted, they need to make hiring easier, not more complicated,” 1EdTech’s chief strategy officer said.

By Lara Ewen • June 11, 2026

Informal mentorships may be the most effective, HR leader says

The added flexibility allows ties to develop organically between mentors and mentees, said Michelle Kilroy, chief people and communications officer at The Weather Co.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2026

Week in review: The hidden opportunity in menopause benefits

We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, from the effect of remote work on young people’s unemployment to the current state of upskilling.

By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2026

AI is coming for the workplace — and HR is in the driver’s seat

HR pros are laser focused on training and worker wellness amid tumultuous change.

By Ginger Christ • June 3, 2026

5 trends shaping skills development

Most HR and IT leaders surveyed said skills improvement is “imperative” within their organizations, CompTIA found.

By Kathryn Moody • June 2, 2026

AI certifications are fast-tracking salary and career growth, Randstad finds

While layoffs dominate the news and most workers languish, another market exists for AI skills, where workers are in high demand and compensation soars.

By Emilie Shumway • May 26, 2026